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G887 XBA

1990 Yamaha Xj

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

33,845 mi
Last recorded33,845 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Yamaha Xj34,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG887 XBA
MakeYamaha
ModelXj
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 33,845 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 32,228 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 30,736 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 30,688 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 29,670 miles

slight cracks in front tyre treads

Pass 29 Apr 2022 28,016 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 28,016 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 26,560 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 25,619 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive on full adjustment (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 25,031 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 23,970 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 23,970 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 22,990 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 22,831 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 22,127 miles

1 bulb in rear light out

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 13 Jul 2013 22,127 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

1 bulb in rear light out

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 21,410 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

front brake travel spongy

Pass 20 Apr 2011 20,723 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 20,530 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 20,525 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2008 20,199 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 20,188 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xj?

Based on 8,530 MOT tests across 1,095 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
965
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,095
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 85
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 64
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 48
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31
reflector on motorcycle missing 28
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G887 XBA is a 1990 Yamaha Xj in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 34,697 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G887 XBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 36 years old, this Yamaha Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G887 XBA registered?

G887 XBA is a 1990 Yamaha Xj, first registered on 18 June 1990.

Is G887 XBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G887 XBA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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